On 21 June 2022, FR AMF published an updated version of their webpage, now titled Short Selling Regulations (VAD) setting out details of the provisions and obligations. It confirms that the provisions under the regulations are for a transparency regime for short selling, as well as strengthened location requirements for securities sold short. In addition…
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Sweden – FI Publishes Aggregate Short Positions
On 9 June 2022, SWE FI started publication of aggregate short positions. SWE FI started continuous publication of aggregate short positions above 0.01%. Follows SWE FI December 2021 issued notice on disclosing short positions. Overview New summary in short selling register contains all outstanding short-term positions reported and are in accordance with SSR rules. All…
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E.U. – ESMA Updated Short Selling Admin Measures and Penalties
On 7 June 2022, EU ESMA issued updated list of administrative measures, and penalties applicable to infringements of regulation on short selling and credit default swaps.
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Turkey – New Short Selling Bans Effective
On 6 June 2022, Rulefinder alerted users to new and extended temporary short selling bans in issuers. Effective Date: 7 June 2022
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S Korea – FSS Meet to Prevent Illegal Short Selling
On 31 May 2022, SK FSS held executives meeting on preventing illegal short selling. Will establish a short selling investigation team in June to strengthen investigations on short sale violations, instructed to take strict measures against illegal short selling. Conduct investigation into areas with high probability of violations of short selling.
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Rulefinder Alerts to Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 31 May 2022, aosphere LLP's Rulefinder shareholding disclosure intelligent solution alerted to multiple temporary short selling bans in Turkey and S Korea.
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